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$261+ Cheap flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BSL — CHI
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (BSL) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$439
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$261
(Kiwi.com)

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July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$463
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:45 amBSL - ORD
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/75:45 pmORD - BSL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:10 amBSL - ORD
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/188:20 pmORD - BSL
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$440
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/76:35 amBSL - ORD
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 4/138:20 pmORD - BSL
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:15 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Fri 4/184:20 pmORD - BSL
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/27$477
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops15h 03mKLM
Fri 4/189:20 amMDW - BSL
2 stops17h 15mKLM
Deal found 3/27$487
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops19h 07mAir France
Wed 5/76:25 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops16h 30mAir France
Deal found 3/27$488
This TUI.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TUI.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1710:15 amBSL - ORD
1 stop10h 55mAir France
Thu 4/241:25 pmORD - BSL
2 stops13h 10mAir France
Deal found 3/26$491
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:15 amBSL - ORD
2 stops15h 58mKLM
Fri 4/1812:15 pmORD - BSL
2 stops14h 20mKLM
Deal found 3/27$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1410:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops15h 30mDelta
Sun 6/291:09 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/27$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/141:00 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops17h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/305:50 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$548
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/208:10 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Wed 4/305:50 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$551
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:20 amBSL - ORD
2 stops30h 42mAir Canada
Thu 4/247:00 amORD - BSL
2 stops20h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$668

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago that are best for you.

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BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 4/24

6:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

8:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$439

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 4/23

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop12h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

10:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$440

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 6/15

11:35 am-9:24 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/29

8:46 am-11:20 am

2 stops19h 34m

$446

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 4/9

10:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

4:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

$478

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 4/24

10:15 am-10:22 pm

2 stops19h 07m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/7

6:25 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$488

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 4/17

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

1:25 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 10m

$491

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 6/14

10:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/29

1:09 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 26m

$524

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 6/14

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/28

4:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

$526

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 4/14

1:00 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops17h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

5:50 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$548

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 4/20

8:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

9:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$551

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Basel to Chicago. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Basel to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Basel to Chicago?

    Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Basel to Chicago. 0 airlines have flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($440), American Airlines ($446), and Delta ($478) offers the cheapest pricing from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago. Users have found that British Airways is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago one-way?

    $620 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Austrian Airlines, with prices starting from $645 and $661, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Basel to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Basel to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Basel to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Basel to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Basel to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Basel to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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